Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo surely knows how the steal the spotlight at every event.
The politician has caused a stir online after a video of him happily dancing surfaced online.
The aged president was one of the VIP guests at Princess (Dr) Mrs Folashade Abiodun Omotade’s chieftaincy title conferment party.
With several important dignitaries present, it isn’t surprising that King Sunny Ade was the star performer of the night.
As the singer took to the stage to perform, Olusegun surprised many when he joined him on stage.
The aged ex president was the centre of attention as he turned heads at grooving to KSA’s songs.
All eyes were on the 85-year-old as he rocked the stage with the legendary singer, who sang his praises.
Many as well as the celebrant rained bundles of nairas on him.
This isn’t the first time, Olusegun Obasanjo has shown off his dance skills.
Esabod Global news recalls Adedoyin Kukoyi had taken to social media to share a video of herself dancing with former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In the video shared on Instagram, Olusegun Obasanjo was captured giving various dance steps and digging it hard amidst his old age.
According to Doyin Kukoyi, she requested a dance from Obasanjo, and without hesitation, he granted her.
She captioned the video: I requested for a dance and without hesitation, he granted me. Ladies and gentlemen, my dance with the former Nigeria president, Chief Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo”.
The video sparked reactions from social media users who claimed that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Buhari could never display such energy.
Comments
Post a Comment